
Our Mission
The Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Florida is dedicated to the mitigation of suffering and death due to cancer and blood disorders through laboratory and clinical research-based patient care and education.
Highly Ranked UF Health is ranked as a top Cancer program in the country by U.S. News and World Reports. We are the only Cancer Center of Excellence in North Central Florida.
84,000 SF Our students and faculty enjoy more than 84,000 SF of space dedicated to cancer research.
5 We are hosts to 5 new fellows each year. Interested in applying?
Welcome
Welcome to the Division of Hematology and Oncology at UF.
The Division is made up of 40 talented faculty members with diverse backgrounds and experience, all of whom share a common goal of providing excellence in patient care, medical education, and research. The Division is also home to 15 hematology and oncology fellows. Faculty within the Division of Hematology & Oncology specialize in the treatment of all types of cancers and hematologic (blood) disorders including solid tumor cancers, hematologic cancers, and non-cancerous hematologic disorders. Our faculty have expertise in all aspects of cancer care, including chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation. We are an important part of the UF Health Cancer Center, and our faculty work closely with clinical, laboratory, population science, and other research colleagues. In addition to working to prevent, detect, and treat cancer and blood disorders, the Division of Hematology & Oncology is dedicated to the education and training of the next generation of physician leaders in the field of hematology/oncology. We welcome you to explore our website and learn more about our Division.

Division of HEM Onc News
Welcome Dr. Dina Khalaf
Dina Khalaf, MD, will provide personalized treatments, including bone marrow transplants, for patients with bone marrow failure and blood cancers…

Cancer Researchers on the Rise: Amin Sobh, Ph.D…
Amin Sobh, Ph.D., is a research assistant professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology in the UF College of Medicine who recently completed his…

North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health…
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) has been selected by SWOG to lead a Storefront Support Program for oncology…

UF Health Cancer Center Research News
UF Health Cancer Center joins forces with Blossoming Butterfly to help women with cancer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF Health Cancer Center has formed an alliance with local nonprofit Blossoming Butterfly to support women with breast, ovarian, and…
Targeting protein restores aging blood cells, UF researchers find
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As humans age, we develop chronic inflammation in our blood and tissues that gradually decreases the function of blood stem cells in our…
Yoga program may reduce depression and anxiety in women with cancer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A program that combines yoga and psychological tools in a group therapy setting may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in women…
UF Health Cancer Center rolls out mobile cancer screening vehicle
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Health Cancer Center launched a 40-foot-long mobile cancer screening bus Wednesday that will expand access to…